Pharmacy Technician Week 2026: Exploring Community Pharmacy Across the Four Nations
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As part of Pharmacy Technician Week 2026, the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) is hosting a live webinar that will bring together community pharmacy technicians from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to discuss the role they play in supporting patients and communities.
One Profession, Four Nations: Community Pharmacy in Practice will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2026 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and is available exclusively to APTUK members.
The webinar will explore how community pharmacy practice differs across the UK, looking at the services delivered, the responsibilities held by pharmacy technicians, and the opportunities and challenges they face in each nation. The discussion will also provide an opportunity to share learning and consider how different approaches can help shape the future of the profession.
What to expect
The session will feature a panel of four community pharmacy technicians representing each of the UK nations. Attendees will hear first-hand perspectives on:
How community pharmacy practice varies across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The roles, responsibilities and services delivered by pharmacy technicians.
Opportunities and challenges affecting practice in different parts of the UK.
Lessons and ideas that can be shared across nations to strengthen patient care and professional development.
Supporting a stronger profession
Pharmacy technicians continue to play an increasingly important role in community pharmacy, supporting the safe and effective delivery of services while helping patients access the care and advice they need.
This webinar forms part of Pharmacy Technician Week 2026's theme of "Expanding Our Practice, Strengthening Our Voice, Shaping the Future", highlighting the contribution of pharmacy technicians and encouraging conversations about how the profession can continue to develop and evolve.
Whether you work in community pharmacy or another area of pharmacy practice, the session offers an opportunity to hear directly from colleagues across the UK and learn more about the differences and similarities in practice across the four nations.
Register
APTUK members can register now to secure their place at the webinar on Wednesday 21st October 2026.
Event: One Profession, Four Nations: Community Pharmacy in Practice
Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Audience: Exclusive to APTUK members
Register: https://aptuk.org/events/147/your_profession_your_voice_your_future_engaging_with_aptuk
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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APTUK members will hear how community pharmacy technician roles, responsibilities and service delivery differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The discussion will also cover the opportunities and challenges affecting practice in each nation and identify learning that could strengthen patient care and professional development across the UK.
Source: The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (https://aptuk.org/events/147/your_profession_your_voice_your_future_engaging_with_aptuk)
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The webinar is exclusive to APTUK members. Members working in community pharmacy or another area of pharmacy practice can attend to learn about the differences and similarities in pharmacy technician practice across the four UK nations.
Source: The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (https://aptuk.org/events/147/your_profession_your_voice_your_future_engaging_with_aptuk)
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The live webinar takes place on Wednesday 21st October 2026 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. APTUK members can register to secure their place.
Source: The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (https://aptuk.org/events/147/your_profession_your_voice_your_future_engaging_with_aptuk)
